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Articles by Milad Mevlevi
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law Working Hours and Overtime: A Practical 2026 Guide
A plain-English guide to UAE labour law working hours: the 8-hour day and 48-hour week caps, how overtime is paid, Friday and rest-day work, the Ramadan reduction, exemptions, and what to do if your overtime goes unpaid.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
UAE Arbitration Law: A Practical 2026 Guide
How UAE arbitration law works in practice: when arbitration applies, what the arbitration agreement must contain, choosing a DIAC, DIFC or ADGM seat, enforcing awards under the New York Convention, and how arbitration compares with litigation.
Civil Litigation
Medical Negligence in the UAE: How Claims, Liability and Compensation Work in 2026
What medical negligence actually means in the UAE — what counts as a medical error, how the medical liability committee decides liability first, diya and civil compensation, the timeline, the evidence that matters, and where a lawyer fits in.
Real Estate Property
Buying Property in Dubai and Residence Visa: What a Home Purchase Actually Gets You (2026)
A property purchase can open the door to UAE residence, but only when the property and buyer meet the conditions. Here is how the 2-year investor route and the 10-year Golden Visa differ, what counts as eligible property, and how your family fits in.
Banking Finance
Dealing With Debt Collectors in the UAE: Your Rights, the Law, and What to Do
A plain-English guide to debt collectors in the UAE — your rights, what is and isn't allowed, where harassment crosses into a crime, and how lawful recovery actually works through payment orders and the courts.
Banking Finance
Debt Consolidation in the UAE: Your Legal Options in 2026
What debt consolidation means in the UAE, the bank options available, how it differs from debt settlement, what to check before signing, and when to bring in a lawyer.
Criminal Law
Abortion Law in the UAE: What Is Permitted, What Is Prohibited (2026 Guide)
Abortion in the UAE is restricted under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and the medical framework, with only narrow medical exceptions. Here is a neutral, factual overview of what the law permits and prohibits.
Banking Finance
Post-Dated Cheque UAE: Security Cheques, Bounce Rules, and What Changed
A plain-English guide to post-dated and security cheques in the UAE — what the 2022 reforms changed, how partial payment and direct enforcement work, and where criminal exposure still remains.
Criminal Law
How to File a Cybercrime Complaint in the UAE: Reporting Online Fraud, Defamation and Blackmail
A plain-English guide to filing a cybercrime complaint in the UAE — where to report (eCrime, Aman, the police and Public Prosecution), what evidence to keep, and what happens next for online fraud, defamation and blackmail.
Criminal Law
Is Using a VPN Illegal in the UAE? What the Law Actually Says in 2026
Using a VPN is not a crime in the UAE — but using one to commit or conceal an offence is. Here is where Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 draws the line, and how to stay on the right side of it.
Labour Employment
Labour Law for Domestic Workers in UAE: Your Rights Explained (2026)
Domestic work in the UAE has its own dedicated law — Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022. Here is who it covers and what it says about contracts, rest, leave, end of service, and disputes.
Labour Employment
DIFC Employment Law vs Onshore UAE: What Actually Differs in 2026
DIFC employment runs on its own statute, its own DEWS savings scheme and its own courts. Here is how it differs from onshore UAE labour law on gratuity, notice, late-payment penalties and where you file a dispute.
Labour Employment
Maternity Leave in the UAE: Your 2026 Guide to Days, Pay, and Protection
A plain-language guide to maternity leave in the UAE private sector — the 60-day entitlement, the 45-plus-15 pay split, eligibility, extensions, nursing breaks, dismissal protection, and how the DIFC and free zones differ.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law Sick Leave: Your Day Tiers, Pay, and Rights in 2026
How UAE labour law sick leave works in 2026: up to 90 days a year split into full-pay, half-pay and unpaid tiers, plus the probation rule, the 3-working-day reporting duty, dismissal limits, and how work injuries differ.
Real Estate Property
Title Deed Verification in Dubai: How to Check a DLD Title Deed Online (2026)
Before you pay for a Dubai property, verify the title deed against Dubai Land Department records. Here is how to check a DLD title deed online via Dubai REST, how oqood differs from a title deed for off-plan units, and the red flags that should make you stop.
Real Estate Property
Ejari Cancellation in Dubai: How to Register, Renew, and Cancel Your Tenancy Contract (2026)
A plain-English guide to Ejari cancellation in Dubai: what Ejari is, why it matters, how to register, renew, and cancel your RERA tenancy contract, the documents required, and where disputes arise.
Immigration
Investor Visa Dubai: Investor, Partner, and Golden Investor Routes Explained (2026)
Investor, partner, and Golden investor visas sit on different legal footings with different validity and documents. Here is how to tell which route fits your business ownership in the UAE.
Immigration
Deportation in the UAE: The Two Types, the Process, and How to Appeal
There are two kinds of deportation in the UAE — judicial (ordered by a court with a sentence) and administrative (ordered by ICP or the prosecution). Here is how each works, the grounds, the appeal and grievance routes, re-entry bans, and when to get a lawyer.
Immigration
How to Check Absconding Status in UAE: Reports, Consequences, and How to Remove One
An absconding report can quietly block your visa, job, and travel in the UAE. Here is how to check your absconding status with MOHRE and ICP/GDRFA, understand the consequences, and contest or remove an unfair report.
Immigration
How to Check Your Visa Cancellation Status in the UAE (2026 Guide)
Learn how to confirm your visa cancellation status in the UAE through ICP, GDRFA, and the Dubai Now app — what cancellation really means, how the grace period works, and the mistakes that lead to overstay.
Corporate Commercial
How to Register a Company in Dubai: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English walkthrough of registering a company in Dubai in 2026 — choosing mainland or free zone, picking a legal form, reserving a trade name, getting initial approval, the MOA, and licence types.
Corporate Commercial
PDPL Compliance in the UAE: A Practical 2026 Guide for Businesses
What PDPL compliance actually requires in the UAE — lawful basis and consent, data-subject rights, breach handling, cross-border transfers, and how the federal law differs from the DIFC and ADGM regimes, with practical steps to get ready.
Corporate Commercial
Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE: Who Must Register and When
Almost every UAE business and many individuals must register for corporate tax via EmaraTax by a deadline tied to their licence-issue month. Here is who registers, how, and what late registration risks.
Corporate Commercial
Corporate Tax in UAE Explained: Who Pays, the Rates, and What's Exempt
A plain-English guide to corporate tax in UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022: who pays, the 9% rate and 0% band, exempt income, free-zone qualifying income, and how it differs from VAT.
Family Law
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in the UAE: A 2026 Guide
Choosing the right divorce lawyer in the UAE comes down to the correct legal track, language, clear fees, and custody experience. Here is how to decide and what to bring to the first meeting.
General
Law Firm vs Solo Lawyer in the UAE: How to Choose
Confused between a UAE law firm (maktab muhamah) and a solo advocate? Learn how firms are licensed, when a large firm helps, when a specialist solo is the smarter choice, and how cost and access differ.
General
How to Hire a Lawyer in Dubai: Find, Verify and Choose | LEXAI
A practical guide to hiring a lawyer in Dubai: where to look, how to verify a UAE practising licence, the advocate vs legal consultant difference, questions for your first meeting, and what to expect on fees.
Immigration
UAE Grace Period After Residence Visa Cancellation (2026 Guide)
When your UAE residence visa is cancelled, a grace period lets you stay legally for a limited time. Learn how long it lasts, your three options, and how overstay fines accrue under ICP and GDRFA rules.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
UAE Construction Dispute Resolution: FIDIC, DAB & Arbitration (2026)
A plain-English guide to construction dispute resolution in the UAE: the FIDIC engineer and DAB step, DIAC arbitration, court litigation, and the decennial-liability rule that affects builders and owners.
Real Estate Property
Dubai Rent Increase Rules: RERA Rent Index Explained (2026)
Your Dubai landlord can only raise rent by what the RERA rent index allows. Here is how the index works, how the slabs are triggered, the Dubai REST app workflow, and the 90-day notice rule under Decree No. 43 of 2013.
Labour Employment
Was the UAE Labour Ban Removed in 2022? What Actually Changed
Many UAE workers still believe changing jobs triggers an automatic six-month or one-year labour ban. Here is what the 2022 labour-law reform actually changed about work permits, NOCs and non-compete clauses.
Immigration
Sponsoring Parents in the UAE: Requirements, Costs and Process (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to sponsoring parents in the UAE: who qualifies, the salary and deposit conditions, mandatory health insurance, and the residence-visa steps from start to renewal.
General
Online Legal Consultation in the UAE: What Works and What Doesn't
A practical guide to online legal consultation in the UAE: what works remotely, free AI legal information versus paid licensed advice, and how to confirm a lawyer is actually licensed before you share your case.
Family Law
UAE Family Court: Jurisdiction, Process and What It Handles (2026)
A plain-English guide to the UAE family court: what it handles, the Muslim and non-Muslim tracks, the family-guidance step, jurisdiction across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and when to bring in a lawyer.
Criminal Law
WhatsApp Blackmail in the UAE: What to Do Right Now
Being blackmailed or sextorted over WhatsApp in the UAE? A calm, step-by-step triage guide — don't pay, preserve the evidence, and report to the police cybercrime channel.
Criminal Law
Judgment in Absentia in the UAE: What It Means and How to Challenge It
A clear UAE guide to a judgment in absentia: what it is, how a court can rule without you present, and the steps — objection or appeal — to challenge it before it becomes final.
General
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Dubai? 2026 Fee Guide
A clear 2026 guide to what drives lawyer cost in Dubai: fixed-fee, hourly, retainer and success-fee models, court fees as a separate cost, and how to read an engagement letter before you sign.
Immigration
Golden Visa for Teachers in Dubai: 2026 Eligibility Guide
A plain-English guide to the UAE Golden Visa for teachers and educators in Dubai: eligibility, the education-authority nomination route, documents, family sponsorship, and when to talk to an immigration lawyer.
General
Lawyer vs Legal Consultant in the UAE: The Difference and Who to Hire
A lawyer (advocate) can represent you in UAE courts; a legal consultant advises and drafts but cannot litigate. Here is the difference, the licensing rules, and who to hire for your matter.
Immigration
UAE Green Visa Eligibility 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
A plain-English guide to the UAE green visa — the 5-year self-sponsored residence for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors. Eligibility, income rules, documents, and how to apply.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
When to Hire an International Arbitration Lawyer in the UAE (2026)
Wondering when to hire an international arbitration lawyer in the UAE? Learn what they do, how DIAC, ADGM, DIFC-LCIA and ICC seats differ, what drives cost, and how cross-border awards get enforced under UAE law.
Real Estate Property
Dubai RERA Rental Index Explained: How Rent Increases Work (2026)
The RERA rental index is Dubai's official rent benchmark. It decides how much your landlord can legally raise your rent. Here is how it works and where to check yours.
Immigration
GDRFA Return Permit for Residents Outside the UAE: How to Re-Enter After 6 Months Abroad
A plain-English guide to the GDRFA return permit for UAE residents stuck outside the country past six months — who needs it, the 180-day rule, exemptions, and how to apply through GDRFA or ICP.
Family Law
Family Lawyers in Abu Dhabi: How Personal Status Cases Work (2026 Guide)
A plain-English guide to family law in Abu Dhabi — which law applies to you, how divorce, custody and maintenance cases run at the ADJD, and when a lawyer helps.
Corporate Commercial
UAE Trademark Search: How to Check if a Brand Name Is Available (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to running a UAE trademark search before you register — where to check the Ministry of Economy register, how Nice classes work, and how to read the results.
Civil Litigation
Payment Order (amr adaa) in the UAE: The Fast-Track Debt-Collection Procedure
A process-led guide to the UAE payment order (amr adaa) — the summary route for collecting a fixed, undisputed, written debt without a full trial, plus how a debtor can object.
Corporate Commercial
What an LLC Means in the UAE: Limited Liability Companies Explained
What "LLC" means in the UAE in plain English — limited liability explained, who can own one, how mainland and free-zone differ, and the shield's limits.
Criminal Law
Release on Bail in the UAE (Ekhla Sabeel): How Temporary Release Works in 2026
A plain-English guide to release on bail (ekhla sabeel) in the UAE — who decides it, what a financial or personal guarantee means, conditions, and your options if it is refused.
General
How to Find a Lawyer in Ajman: A Practical 2026 Guide
A clear, practical guide to finding a lawyer in Ajman in 2026 — how the Ajman courts work, what a lawyer can do for you, what it may cost, and how to choose the right one.
Family Law
Child Custody After Divorce in the UAE: Rights, Process, and How Decisions Are Made
A clear guide to child custody after divorce in the UAE: how custody and guardianship differ, the rules for Muslim and non-Muslim families, what courts consider, and how to apply.
Criminal Law
WhatsApp Defamation Case in Dubai: How to File or Defend One (2026 Guide)
A WhatsApp message can become a criminal defamation case in Dubai. Learn when a chat crosses the line, how to file or defend a complaint, the evidence that matters, and the likely penalties.
Criminal Law
UAE Traffic Law: Fines, Imprisonment, and When You Need a Defence Lawyer
A plain-English map of UAE traffic penalties — from fines and black points up to vehicle confiscation and imprisonment — and how to tell when a charge turns criminal.
Family Law
Nafaqa (Maintenance) in the UAE: Spousal and Child Support Explained
A neutral, process-led guide to nafaqa (maintenance) in the UAE — what spousal and child support cover, who is obliged to pay, how the personal status court decides the amount, and how to make or defend a claim.
Labour Employment
Employment Contract Termination in the UAE: Lawful Grounds and Your Rights
A plain-English guide to ending a UAE employment contract lawfully: valid grounds, employer- vs employee-initiated termination, summary dismissal, arbitrary dismissal, and what each side is owed.
Criminal Law
Drug Offence Charges in the UAE: Defence, Penalties & Rehabilitation
How a drug case works in the UAE — the difference between possession, personal use, and trafficking, the penalty ladder, the rehabilitation route, and deportation risk.
Family Law
Khula Divorce in the UAE: How a Wife Ends a Muslim Marriage
A neutral, process-led guide to khula (wife-initiated divorce) in the UAE for Muslim couples — what it means, the role of the dowry, the court steps, costs, and how it differs from talaq and civil divorce.
General
Need an Urgent Lawyer in Dubai? A 2026 Guide to Emergency Legal Help
A calm, step-by-step guide to finding an urgent lawyer in Dubai — what counts as a real legal emergency, your rights on arrest or detention, the first moves that protect you, and how to act fast.
Family Law
ADJD Will Registration in Abu Dhabi: How to Register a Non-Muslim Will
A neutral, process-led guide to ADJD will registration in Abu Dhabi for non-Muslims — eligibility, documents, the step-by-step process, fees, and how it compares to DIFC and Dubai registers.
Labour Employment
UAE Gratuity Law Explained: End-of-Service Pay Rules, Formula & Rights (2026)
A plain-English guide to UAE gratuity law: eligibility, the 21/30-day formula on basic salary, the 2-year cap, what resignation changes, and how to claim unpaid end-of-service pay.
Civil Litigation
Power of Attorney UAE: Types, Notarisation, Cost, and How to Make One
A plain-English guide to the power of attorney in the UAE — what it is, the main types, how to notarise one, attesting a POA signed abroad, and how to revoke it.
Criminal Law
UAE Black Points Appeal: Emirate-by-Emirate Process Guide (2026)
Black points accumulate on your UAE driving file and can put your licence at risk of suspension. This emirate-by-emirate guide walks through the appeal route at Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, Sharjah Police, and the federal MOI traffic platform.
Family Law
Divorce Cost in the UAE 2026: Court Fees, Lawyer Fees & Total Spend
A plain-English breakdown of what a UAE divorce actually costs in 2026 — court fees, Family Guidance Committee steps, translation, expert reports, and lawyer fees — for both the Sharia personal status track and the non-Muslim civil track.
Family Law
DIFC Will Registration in 2026: Process, Eligibility & Asset Coverage
A DIFC will lets non-Muslim residents direct who inherits their UAE assets under common-law principles rather than the default Sharia-based forced-heirship regime. Here is how registration works in 2026.
Labour Employment
Job Loss Insurance UAE: ILOE Subscription, Claim & Fines (2026 Guide)
Job loss insurance in the UAE is mandatory under the ILOE scheme. Here is who must subscribe, the two premium categories, the claim window, the monthly compensation cap, and the AED 400 non-subscription fine — with every figure linked to the official iloe.ae and MOHRE pages.
Civil Litigation
UAE Commercial Debt Recovery 2026: Payment Order vs Civil Claim
A practical 2026 guide to UAE commercial debt recovery: when the fast-track payment order works, when you must file a full civil claim, and how enforcement actually unfolds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Criminal Law
UAE Criminal Defense Lawyer: Hiring, Process & Rights Guide
A practical guide to hiring a criminal defense lawyer in the UAE: what they do, your rights under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, how to choose counsel, and how to act fast after arrest.
Real Estate Property
Eviction Notice Template Dubai: 12-Month Notarised Notice Rule (2026)
Looking for an eviction notice template in Dubai? The law requires a 12-month notarised notice served through the Public Notary or by registered mail. Here is what the notice must contain, when you can use it, and how the Rental Dispute Centre treats it.
Family Law
Non-Muslim Will in Dubai 2026: DIFC vs Dubai Courts Register
A non-Muslim will in Dubai lets expats choose their own inheritance rules instead of defaulting to Sharia distribution. Here is how DIFC and Dubai Courts registers compare in 2026, and which one fits your assets.
Civil Litigation
UAE Power of Attorney Attestation: Notary, MOFA & Apostille Guide
A practical guide to attesting a power of attorney in the UAE: drafting, Public Notary execution, MOFA legalisation, and apostille for overseas use.
Labour Employment
How to File a Labour Complaint with MOHRE: Step-by-Step UAE Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide for private-sector employees in the UAE on filing a labour complaint with MOHRE — eligibility, channels, evidence, and what happens if amicable settlement fails.
Immigration
UAE Good Conduct Certificate: How to Get One (2026)
A clear UAE guide to the Good Conduct Certificate: eligibility, where to apply, biometrics, validity, and attestation when using the certificate abroad.
Immigration
UAE Residence Visa Fine Waiver and Grace Period (2026 Guide)
Residence visas in the UAE accrue daily fines once they expire. Some applicants qualify for a waiver during an ICP amnesty or a documented grace period — here is how to verify it.
Family Law
Sharia Will for Muslims in the UAE (2026): Drafting, Registration, Disputes
Sharia will rules for Muslims in the UAE in 2026: fixed inheritance shares, the 1/3 wasiyya, court registration, disputes, and the DIFC contrast.
Labour Employment
UAE Leave Salary Calculation 2026: Formula, Examples and Common Mistakes
Calculate UAE leave salary the right way in 2026 — the formula, three worked examples, and the four mistakes that cost employees money.
Immigration
Dubai Golden Visa 2026: Full Eligibility, Process, and Cost Guide
Dubai Golden Visa 2026: full guide to eligibility paths, the ICP and GDRFA application process, fees, family sponsorship, and when to hire a lawyer.
General
How to Choose a Law Firm in the UAE: A 2026 Decision Guide
Pick a UAE law firm by verifying the licence, the specialisation, and the written fee structure. A 2026 decision-aid guide with red flags.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law: Complete 2026 Guide
Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 explained — contracts, gratuity, termination, MOHRE complaints. The complete LEXAI guide to onshore UAE labour law for employees and employers.
Family Law
Dubai Personal Status Court in 2026: How the Process Works
How the Dubai Courts Personal Status Court hears divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance — including the Sharia path, the non-Muslim civil path under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, mandatory family-guidance mediation and document rules.
Labour Employment
UAE Notice Period and Garden Leave: 2026 Guide
How the UAE notice period works under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — 30-90 day range, garden-leave mechanics, gratuity and leave accrual during notice, and how far a non-compete actually reaches.
Banking Finance
UAE Cheque Signing Laws in 2026: What Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020 Actually Requires
UAE cheque signing laws after the 2020 amendments and 2022 reforms: dual signatures on company cheques, mandate authority, signature mismatch, partial payment and civil enforcement.
Real Estate Property
Rental Dispute Lawyer UAE 2026: Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK Tenancy Committees
When to engage a rental dispute lawyer in the UAE — and which emirate's committee actually hears your case. Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi DMT Tenancy Dispute Centre, Sharjah and RAK explained, plus rent-cap, eviction and deposit disputes.
Criminal Law
Criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi: when to hire, what they do, 2026 guide
When to hire criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi in 2026, how Abu Dhabi Judicial Department criminal procedure differs from Dubai, prosecution stage rights, bail decisions and the route from arrest to cassation.
Labour Employment
Sharjah Labour Court 2026: Federal Court Filing, MoHRE Conciliation and Appeals
How the Sharjah labour court works in 2026 — MoHRE conciliation, filing at the Federal Court of First Instance, Arabic-language rules, expedited tracks, appeals to Sharjah and cassation in Abu Dhabi.
Civil Litigation
UAE Travel Ban Lifting in 2026: Court Application, Settlement and Removal Steps
How UAE travel ban lifting actually works in 2026 — court applications to the issuing emirate, settlement-based removal for cheque and debt cases, criminal-case lifts after acquittal, and the alimony route.
Civil Litigation
Travel Ban Check by Passport in the UAE: How to Verify and Lift One (2026)
How a travel ban check by passport number actually works in the UAE — Dubai Police app, MoI smart services, what triggers a ban (cheque bounce, civil debt, alimony arrears, criminal case), and how to dispute or lift one.
Immigration
Employment Visa Cancellation UAE: 2026 Guide for Employees
A quick summary of the points most readers come for. — what the law says, how the process works, and when a verified UAE lawyer can advise on your specific case.
Immigration
UAE Amnesty 2024 / 2025: What Happened, Who Qualified, and What Overstayers Can Do in 2026
A grounded explainer on the UAE amnesty 2024 (1 September – 31 December 2024, extended into February 2025) — who qualified, how to exit without fines or a re-entry ban, and what 2026 overstayers can still do through ICP, GDRFA and Amer.
Labour Employment
Dubai Gratuity Calculator: The Math Behind Your End-of-Service Pay (2026)
End-of-service gratuity is a lump-sum payment your employer owes you when your full-time employment in the UAE ends. It is not a bonus, not a gift, and not optional. It is a statutory entitlement set out in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…
Labour Employment
Paternity Leave in UAE: 5 Paid Days, Rules & Refusals 2026
Fathers in the UAE private sector get 5 paid working days of paternity leave under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (the UAE Labour Law) Article 30. The leave covers fathers of a newborn child and must be taken within six months of the birth. Salary is paid…
Labour Employment
UAE Annual Leave Entitlements 2026: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — the UAE Labour Relations Law that replaced the 1980 statute on 2 February 2022 — sets the baseline annual leave entitlement at 30 calendar days for every full year of service. The count is in calendar days,…
Labour Employment
Labour Court Dubai in 2026: Filing, Conciliation, Fees and Timelines Explained
How the labour court Dubai system handles wage, termination and end-of-service claims in 2026 — from MoHRE complaint to judgment, including DIFC tribunal differences.
Civil Litigation
UAE Civil Court Evidence Rules: Documents, Witnesses & Digital Proof (2026)
What evidence actually wins civil cases in UAE courts? This guide breaks down documentary proof, witness rules, expert reports, and how electronic evidence is treated under UAE law.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: New York Convention & DIFC-ADGM Routes 2026
Foreign arbitral award in hand but assets are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? This guide breaks down exactly how recognition and enforcement works in the UAE courts, DIFC, and ADGM in 2026.
Banking Finance
UAE Banking & Finance Law: What Businesses and Borrowers Must Know in 2026
From Central Bank licensing to loan defaults and Islamic finance structures — a practical guide to UAE banking law for businesses, investors, and individuals.
Criminal Law
UAE Criminal Defence: Your Rights When Arrested or Charged (2026)
Arrested in the UAE? Under Decree-Law 38/2022 you have the right to silence, to a lawyer, and (foreign nationals) to your consulate. Here is what to do in the first 48 hours and how the prosecution stage really works.
Real Estate Property
Dubai Tenancy Disputes: The RERA Process Explained (2026)
Eviction notice, rent jump, or deposit not returned? Dubai tenancy disputes go to the RDSC. Filing fee 3.5% of annual rent. 12-month eviction notice required. Decisions within 30 days.
Family Law
UAE Divorce for Expats: Process, Custody, and Costs (2026)
Non-Muslim expats can now divorce under UAE civil law (FDL 41/2022) — no religious court. Joint custody is the new default. Real-world costs AED 8,000–35,000.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Termination: Notice, Just Cause & Your Rights (2026)
Your employer might be terminating you the wrong way. Here is how UAE Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 defines notice periods, just cause under Article 44, and the remedies you actually have when it goes wrong.
Labour Employment
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: The Verified 2026 Formula
Your employer''s gratuity number is probably wrong. Use the verified UAE Labour Law formula in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021, see worked AED examples, and learn what to do if disputed.
Civil Litigation
UAE Commercial Arbitration Forum 2026: DIAC, ADGM, ICC
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE commercial arbitration forums in 2026 — Decree 34 of 2021, DIAC, ADGM Arbitration Centre, ICC with UAE seat, seat-vs-venue, costs, and enforcement.
Civil Litigation
How a Civil Lawsuit Works in the UAE: Filing, Costs, and Timelines (2026)
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE civil lawsuits in 2026 — three tracks, e-litigation filing, fees, evidence rules, three layers of appeal, enforcement, and the pitfalls that kill cases.
Banking Finance
UAE Cheque Bounce Law 2022: Debt Recovery in 2026
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE cheque-bounce law in 2026 — the 2022 decriminalisation reform, partial-payment rule, direct execution path, criminal carve-outs, and the moves that protect a holder.
Corporate Commercial
UAE Trademark Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Founders
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE trademark registration in 2026 — Ministry of Economy filing, Nice classification, examination, opposition, GCC routes, costs, and the common refusal traps.
Immigration
UAE Golden Visa 2026: Eligibility Routes, Documents, and Timelines
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of every UAE Golden Visa route in 2026 — investor, entrepreneur, talent, creative, student, humanitarian — with documents, timelines, and refusal traps.
Corporate Commercial
Mainland vs Free Zone in the UAE: Which Company Structure Wins (2026)
A practical, lawyer-grade comparison of UAE Mainland and Free Zone setups in 2026 — covering ownership, scope, costs, visas, banking, and which structure fits which business model.